2024–25 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Graduation

The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and its community leadership and professional development division, Leadership Lackawanna, is proud to announce the graduation of the 2024–25 class of Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT)—a transformative program that prepares high school juniors for leadership roles in their communities. The ceremony took place at the Green Ridge Club in Scranton.

Sponsored by NBT Bank, the TLT program spans seven months, immersing students in hands-on experiences across essential sectors, including healthcare, STEAM, history and heritage, crime and corrections, financial literacy, philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and community service.

Program Coordinator, Jen Strzelec states:“We are proud to congratulate the 67 remarkable teens of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Program. We’re confident they’ll use the skills and knowledge they gained over the last seven months to positively impact their schools and communities as confident and capable young leaders”.

The TLT program provides these young leaders with unique opportunities to develop critical leadership, interpersonal, and managerial skills. Throughout the program, students engaged in workshops, field visits, and interactive discussions led by regional experts and industry leaders, preparing them for the real-world challenges and opportunities that await them.

The class participants are:

Audrey Agnello, Western Wayne High School
Kathryn Apolinario, Holy Cross High School
Emily Atonal, Scranton High School
Molly Banik, Mid Valley Secondary Center
Lauren Bartell, Abington Heights High School
Lindsey Bartell, Abington Heights High School
Wyatt Barucky, Forest City Regional High School
Madelyn Battaglia, Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Nathan Beecham, Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Grace Bennett, Abington Heights High School
Anthony Betti, Mid Valley Secondary Center
Molly Carter, Valley View High School
Mya Cesarini, Valley View High School
Nora Crambo, Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
Kiera Crowell, Abington Heights High School
Joshua Cuck, Scranton Preparatory School
Addison Daiute, Valley View High School
Kaylyn Davis, Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
Ryan DeMarco, Old Forge High School
Gabriella Dennis, Scranton Preparatory School
Timothy Fogley, Abington Heights High School
Natalia Ghirelli, Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
Joseph Griffin, Commonwealth Charter Academy
Emily Grover, Carbondale Area Jr/Sr High School
Emma Guse, North Pocono High School
Katie Gutekunst, North Pocono High School
Madison Hallock, Valley View High School
Sona Hanumali, Abington Heights High School
Gabrielle Jordan, Riverside Jr/ Sr High School
Matthew Kirchner, Dunmore Jr/Sr High School
Brendan Korty, Forest City Regional High School
Krithika Krishnan, Dunmore Jr/Sr High School
Maryn Kukuchka, Tunkhannock Area High School
Benjamin Kulikowski, Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Olivia Lach, Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
Olivia Lawler, Carbondale Area Jr/Sr High School
Emily Loomis, Valley View High School
Madeleine Mackarey, Scranton Preparatory School
Andrew McDonald, Abington Heights High School
Khloe Mistishin, Western Wayne High School
William Murphy, Carbondale Area Jr/Sr High School
Julia Noto, Dunmore Jr/Sr High School
Isabelle O’Brien, Scranton High School
Kathryn O’Hora, Riverside Jr/ Sr High School
Olive O’Rourke, Abington Heights High School
Mia Peregrim, Old Forge High School
Kate Peters, Abington Heights High School
James Prislupski, Holy Cross High School
Natalie Puckett, Triboro Christian Academy
Benjamin Reese, Abington Heights High School
Ava Roberto, Scranton High School
Gavin Roberts, Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
Emmelia Rucks, Commonwealth Charter Academy
Madison Smith, Abington Heights High School
Kelsey Smith, North Pocono High School
Charlie Stampien, Abington Heights High School
Ava Strzelec, North Pocono High School
Natalie Talluto, Mid Valley Secondary Center
Raphael Thomas, Scranton Preparatory School
Aidan Tinney, Mid Valley Secondary Center
Jaiden Trunzo, Lackawanna Trail Jr/Sr High School
Nmesoma Udoye, Scranton High School
Gianna Vachino, Abington Heights High School
Kevin Vincent Jr., Holy Cross High School
Luke Warring, Scranton High School
Kiley Williams, Riverside Jr/ Sr High School
Ava Wisnosky, Tunkhannock Area High School